ATTENTION Fall 2017 Native Graduates! We’d love to get a photo of your academic milestone at Friday’s commencement to share on @aissunm (Facebook – Instagram – Twitter) so be on the lookout for us. CONGRATS, Lobos! #NativeScholars#AISSUNM#GoLobos

A sneak peek at the accomplishments of #UNM Native scholars receiving degrees this semester! @AISSUNM will be covering the #UNM Fall 2017 Commencement ceremony on Friday. Follow @aissunm (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) to get all the highlights! #GoLobos#NativeScholars#UNM

Nick Estes will be proudly representing Kul Wicasa (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe) on Friday when he walks across the commencement stage to receive his PhD in American Studies!! This #AISSLobo has spent tireless hours working on reaching his academic goals & has remained diligent in balancing his life with two annual visits back to his homelands in He Sapa (the Black Hills). Although he’s a serious academic; some fun facts about Nick are that he rides dirt bikes, relishes sour gummy worms and green chile (although not at the same time!), and is an avid Seattle Seahawks fan. Nick’s motivation is something a Dakota grandmother once hold him, “You don’t even own your own life. You’re just here to ensure that there is a future generation.” He also has a bit of his own wisdom to offer fellow #Lobos: “Proceed without permission.” Want to see how Nick’s spending his last week as a student? Join him TODAY when he takes over @aissunm Snapchat and again on Friday as he prepares to walk across the commencement stage! KUDOS, Dr. Estes!!! #NativesInEducation#UNM#GoLobos 🎓

2 hours left! Stop by FAF$A-FOR-U Session 4 to get your application in before the UNM Priority Date. Don’t forget - attending this session will put you in a drawing for a $50 #UNM Bookstore Gift Card!#FAFSA#Lobos#AISS

Hey #Lobos, finals are here! Don’t let the #FAFSA be another stressor, stop by FAF$A-FOR-U Session #4 TOMORROW, Friday, Dec. 8th anytime from 9AM to 3PM. Representatives from the Financial Aid Office and our staff will be here to walk you through the application step-by-step. ***BONUS: Attendance at a FAF$A-FOR-U session makes you automatically eligible for a $50 #UNM Bookstore Gift Card drawing! 💰📚

Hey Lobos! We know you’re probably focused on Final Exam prep right now, but don’t miss out on the opportunity to get your 2018-19 financial aid in order before you leave campus for Winter Break. Session #4 of the #AISS FAFSA-FOR-U event is just a couple days away! FAFSA experts & reps from the #UNM Financial Aid Office will be available to make sure you get everything completed & submitted before the Jan 5th Priority Filing Date. Stop by!! ***BONUS: Attendance at a FAFSA-FOR-U session makes you automatically eligible for a $50 UNM Bookstore Gift Card drawing!!📚💰

Navajo Nation tribal member Candace Livingston is a familiar face at the #UNM Indigenous Nations Library Program and the Student Resident Center where she’s spent many a study sessions focused on her academic goals. This #AISSLobo will officially become a new member of the #UNMAlumni next week at Fall 2017 Commencement when receives 2 undergraduate degrees: one in Psychology and another in Native American Studies with a concentration in Native Nation Building! What’s on the horizon for Candace, you ask?? She’s intent on earning a great LSAT score & also serving as an intern for the Honorable Senator John Pinto at the 2018 NM State Legislative session. This Pittsburg Steelers & #Lobo fan offers the following advice to her peers: “Organize. Prioritize. To-Do Lists.” Learn more about all the moves Candace is making when she takes over @aissunm Snapchat this Thursday. #Goals#UNM#GoLobos

TGIF Lobos! Keenan Toya has TWO reasons for enjoying this beautiful Friday: He completed & submitted his 2018-2019 Free Application for Federal Student Aid at last night's FAFSA-FOR-U session AND he won the drawing for a $50 #UNM Bookstore Gift Card!!!!Only 2 FAFSA-FOR-U events remaining before the January 5th UNM Priority FAFSA Date. Stop by the next session on December 8th! #AISS

Dependent or Independent? If you answer “Yes” to any of these questions, you may be an Independent student…that means that you don’t have to use your parent’s tax information to complete the 2018-19 FAFSA. #FAFSAfact

Lobos! Only three #AISS FAFSA-FOR-U session remaining before the January 5th #UNM Priority Date. Stop by TOMORROW (Thurs, Nov. 30th) anytime between 2PM – 7PM so we can assist you in completing you 2018-19 FAFSA. **BONUS: All session attendees are automatically eligible for a $50 UNM Bookstore Gift Card drawing. Congrats to Session #2 winner Angelina Herrera! The Session #3 winner will be drawn at 7:05pm tomorrow!! 💸💰📚

This week’s #AISSLobo is a piñon lover and a LA Lakers fan! She’s especially fond of the #UNM tradition of Hanging of the Greens and recommends the 4th floor of the Fine Arts Library or the Indigenous Nations Library Program as great studying spots. Monika Honeyestewa (Laguna/Hopi/Sac & Fox Nations) is a PhD student in the College of Education’s Native American in Education Leadership cohort. Aside from being named to the Dean’s List for this academic year, Monika is also planning a visit to the Big Apple to celebrate achievements with her closest friends. This #KaWaKa woman advises her #Lobo peers, “Be who you needed when you were younger.” #NativesInEducation#QueenBee#ΑΠΩ ❤💚💛

Interested in being a mentor? First Nations Community Healthsource is recruiting new mentors for the Youth Mentoring Program (YMP). Meet with Tee Benally on Monday, November 27, from 1pm-2pm at AISS (1119 Mesa Vista Hall) to learn more. BONUS: there will be pizza!

Looking for something to do this weekend? Take a break from studying and check out the Handgame Tournament and Native Beats happening on Sunday, Nov. 19th. In addition, Native InterVarsity is hosting a Family Dinner TOMORROW, Saturday, Nov. 18th. Go to AISS.UNM.EDU for details. Have a great weekend. #AIHM

TGIF, Lobo's!! Stop by #AISS anytime today until 3pm to get FREE personalized help completing your 2018-19 FAFSA. **BONUS: all attendees will be entered into a $50 #UNM Bookstore Gift Card drawing...Winner will be selected at 3:05pm!!!